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Ọ̀yọ́ State Governor, Ṣèyí Mákindè, has approved the appointment of Prince Adébáyọ̀ Adégbọlá as the new Elérùwá of Èrúwà land.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dọ̀tun Oyèládé.
The Commissioner said according to a document by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Adémọ́lá Òjó, the stool of Elérùwá has remained vacant following recent legal proceedings, specifically the dismissal of Suit No. HER/10/23 by the High Court of Ọ̀yọ́ State on October 22, 2024.
“In response to the circumstances surrounding the succession, I would like to remind everyone that the Láríbikúsí Ruling Quarters were unable to submit candidates within the stipulated timeframe as stipulated in Section 15(1) of the Chiefs Law Cap 28 of Ọ̀yọ́ State.” Honourable Adémọ́lá Òjó said.
“Consequently, after due consideration, the esteemed discretion of His Excellency facilitated the Àkàlákọ̀ Ruling House to be recognized as the next ruling quarters to nominate candidates”
According to the release, after a thorough selection process, the Kingmakers of Èrúwà convened and unanimously selected Prince Adébáyọ̀ Adégbọlá from the Àkàlákọ̀ Ruling House as the sole candidate to fill the vacant stool of Èrúwà.
Prince Oyèládé said that the last Elérùwá, Ọba Samuel Adébáyọ̀ Adégbọlá was installed in 1998 but deposed on the 29th of November, 2019, by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The Commissioner noted that with the emergence of Prince Adégbọlá, present administration led by Ṣèyí Mákindè, has now coronated 11 Kings and 40 Baálẹ̀s which is a record in the history of Yorùbá Traditional Institution.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Adémọ́lá Òjó, seizes this occasion to call on all Èrúwà sons and daughters to welcome the new Elérùwá and celebrate his ascension to the throne for the growth and prosperity of Èrúwà land after 22 years.
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